PACCAR Incorporated is recalling certain 2024-2026 Kenworth T480
— Recall Campaign #25V436000
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2024-2026 Kenworth T480, T680, T880, W990, Peterbilt 520, 536, 537, 548, 567, 579, 589, 2025 Kenworth T180, Peterbilt 535, 2025-2026 Kenworth T280, T380 and L770 vehicles. The tail brake light, upper and lower beam headlights, reverse light, and turn signal may not illuminate as intended. In addition, the lift axles, if lowered, may revert to a raised position, or oscillate up and down when the signal warning lights are activated. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices and Associated Equipment."
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 56,260 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
25V436000
| Manufacturer: | PACCAR Incorporated |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | June 26, 2025 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 25V436000 |
| Units affected: | 56,260 |
- Description:
- PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2024-2026 Kenworth T480, T680, T880, W990, Peterbilt 520, 536, 537, 548, 567, 579, 589, 2025 Kenworth T180, Peterbilt 535, 2025-2026 Kenworth T280, T380 and L770 vehicles. The tail brake light, upper and lower beam headlights, reverse light, and turn signal may not illuminate as intended. In addition, the lift axles, if lowered, may revert to a raised position, or oscillate up and down when the signal warning lights are activated. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices and Associated Equipment."
- Consequeces:
- Delayed and unsteady headlights can result in insufficient illumination of the road, decreasing the driver's visibility and increasing the risk of a crash. In addition, an unexpected position change of the lift axles may increase the risk of injury.
- Corrective action:
- Dealers will update the VCU software, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed August 19, 2025. Owners may contact Kenworth's customer service at 1-425-828-5888 and Peterbilt's customer service at 1-940-591-4220. PACCAR's number for this recall is 25PACF.
Affects the following:
- 2025 KENWORTH T180
- 2025 PETERBILT 535
- 2025-2026 KENWORTH L770
- 2025-2026 KENWORTH T280
- 2025-2026 KENWORTH T380
- 2024-2026 KENWORTH T480
- 2024-2026 KENWORTH T680
- 2024-2026 KENWORTH T880
- 2024-2026 KENWORTH W990
- 2024-2026 PETERBILT 520
- 2024-2026 PETERBILT 536
- 2025-2026 PETERBILT 537
- 2024-2026 PETERBILT 548
- 2024-2026 PETERBILT 567
- 2024-2026 PETERBILT 579
- 2024-2026 PETERBILT 589